The family of Ramon Hernandez Gonzales has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Ramon was born in Presidio, Texas on 27 April 1925 and entered into Eternal Rest on 03 July 2020.
Ramon a member of our “Greatest Generation” was in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He completed the Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Training Course at Camp Irwin, California. Ramon would serve as a truck driver moving supplies around the island of Okinawa where he was stationed during his enlistment. His numerous awards/citations included the Marksman M1 Rifle Badge, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Army Occupation Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. At the time of his Honorable Discharge as a Corporal, Ramon was at Camp Beale, California.
After the military, Ramon worked in construction/mason for thirty years for the Griffith Company. He also worked in Los Angeles dying fabric in his early years. He took an upholstery class and began to reupholster anything he could find.
Ramon’s favorite pastime was to sit outside, play his guitar, harmonica, and sing.
Ramon is survived by his children Sylvia, Raymond, and Marcella. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the Funeral Home to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
If you cannot accompany this Hero please consider meeting us at the entrance of the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Tuesday 28 July 2020 0930 – Stage at Funeraria Del Angel, 13002 South Central Ave., Chino, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/Fnh2j1SNDUsdMJjx81000 – Mission Briefing
1015 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1030 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E 1130 – KSU to the assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Stephen “Opie” Zeeb
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
951-587-7560
xyzeeb@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
